Languedoc-Roussillon Flashcards
What country and region is Minervois AOP located in?
France
Languedoc-Roussillon
What country and region is Blanquette de Limoux AOP located in?
France
Languedoc-Roussillon
Are Languedoc-Roussillon’s best appellations on the western or eastern side of the region?
Western
What country and region is Fitou AOP located in?
France
Languedoc-Roussillon
What are the two parts of Fitou AOP called?
Fitou Maritime
Fitou Montagneux
What color(s) of wine are allowed to be produced in Fitou AOP?
Red
What is the encépagement requirement for red wine in Fitou AOP?
Min. 60% combined Grenache (min. 20%) and Carignan (min. 20%)
Min. 10% combined Syrah and Mourvèdre
What country and region is Corbières AOP located in?
France
Languedoc-Roussillon
What color(s) of wine are allowed to be produced in Corbières AOP?
Red
White
Rosé
What is the encépagement requirement for red wine in Corbières AOP?
Minimum 50% blend of Grenache, Lladoner Pelut, Mourvèdre, Syrah
Maximum 50% Carignan and other varietals
What country and region is Corbières-Boutenac AOP located in?
France
Languedoc-Roussillon
What is the primary red grape of Corbières-Boutenac AOP?
Carignan
What country and region is Minervois-La Livinière AOP located in?
France
Languedoc-Roussillon
What country and region is Cabardès AOP located in?
France
Languedoc-Roussillon
What country and region is Malepère AOP located in?
France
Languedoc-Roussillon
What country and region is St-Chinian AOP located in?
France
Languedoc-Roussillon
What country and region is Faugères AOP located in?
France
Languedoc-Roussillon
What country and region is Limoux AOP located in?
France
Languedoc-Roussillon
What is Blanquette de Limoux?
A distinctive méthode traditionelle sparkling wine made in Limoux AOP. 90% Mauzac grape. Claims to be the oldest purposefully made sparkling wine in France
What country and region is Crémant de Limoux AOP located in?
France
Languedoc-Roussillon
What is the encépagement difference between sparkling wines from Limoux AOP and Crémant de Limoux AOP?
Limoux AOP sparkling wines must contain a minimum 90% Mauzac. Crémant de Limoux AOP sparkling wines have a maximum 20% Mauzac and Pinot Noir in favor of Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc